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78 E Fairmount Ave

22 Cadillac St, Unit 8

54 E Princeton Ave

97 S Jessie St

465 Robert Ct, Unit 2

465 Robert Ct, Unit 3
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1814 Colonial Village Way, Unit #3

148 Pingree Ave

97 W Rundell St

774 E Beverly Ave

638 Joslyn Ave

68 N Shirley St
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100 W Hickory Grove Rd

260 W Longfellow Ave

96 Oliver St

68 N Shirley St

31 Mockingbird Hill Dr

625 E Fox Hills Dr

79 W Cornell Ave
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83 S Edith St

164 Westway St

1173 Featherstone Rd

655 Lewa Downs Dr

271 Dick Ave

10 Swallow Ct

650 Lebaron Ave
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188 Vernon Dr

30 N Sanford St
Pontiac, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Pontiac?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,668 | $895 | $3,300 |
| Pontiac 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,028 | $1,295 | $4,995 |
| Pontiac 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,193 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Pontiac 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,733 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Pontiac Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pontiac, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ in the Woodward neighborhood priced from $300. Huron Place in the Woodward neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pontiac apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $300 |
| Huron Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Turtle Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cornerstone Townhomes | The Arvon | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Edgewood Park Apartments | $499 Move-In Special · 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Casa Del Rey Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| Cass Lake Shore Club | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| The Hamilton | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Club One of Auburn Hills | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pontiac area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Zircon Model at Baldwin Square Townhomes in the in the Lake Orion neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Pontiac apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Crossing at Auburn Hills starting at $1,225 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pontiac apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Square Townhomes | The Zircon | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Greyberry Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Oakland Hills Townhomes | Tamarack | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| University Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Cornerstone Townhomes | The Marquette | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Hamilton | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Fox Pointe Apartments | Somerset | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Turtle Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Phoenix Place Senior Apartments 62+ | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Pontiac?
There are currently 208 Apartments for Rent in Pontiac, MI with pricing that ranges from $300 to $4,250. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pontiac ranging from $800 to $15,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pontiac?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pontiac ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,357.
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